The Government welcomes market led proposals from the non-government sector that will deliver innovative ideas, goods, services and infrastructure for the people of New Zealand.
Work collaboratively with the Government
Market-led proposals provide a pathway for Government and non-government sector collaboration to develop and deliver innovative ideas, goods, services and infrastructure for the people of New Zealand.
The focus for market-led proposals is on proposals which meet public interest objectives and value for money and can justify an exclusive negotiation with the Government. Such proposals are generally outside the normal planning and competitive procurement processes of government and will offer opportunities to deliver real value, productivity improvements and innovation to the Government and community.
WHAT IS A MARKET-LED PROPOSAL
A market-led proposal is where a proponent wishes to deal directly with Government on a proposal where Government has not requested the proposal.
A proposal may be a commercial proposition, project or developed concept to build infrastructure, provide goods or services or undertake a major commercial transaction.
Key Criteria and Assessment Process
Detail: The New Zealand Government is looking for proposals that justify exclusive negotiation, are in the public interest and provide value for money.
Public Interest: does the proposal align with government and community priorities?
Exclusivity: does the proposal justify exclusive negotiations with the Government? Is the proponent of the proposal the only party that can deliver the outcome of the proposal? The Government reserves the right to initiate market testing of a proposal if it has merit but the justification for exclusivity is not immediately apparent.
Value for money: does the proposal deliver value for money to the Government, including financial and economic benefits that cannot be matched by the market?
Proponents with innovative proposals that meet the criteria are encouraged to contact us.
The guidelines cover: Key criteria, how market led proposals are assessed, the four stage assessment process and roles and responsibilities.
The assessment process
Proposals will be evaluated in a four stage assessment process which has been developed to guide evaluation as outlined below:
| Stage | Assessment |
| Stage 0: Pre-submission engagement – Proposal review | Indicative – public interest, exclusivity and value for money focus |
| Stage 1a: Initial submission Part A | Preliminary – public interest and exclusivity focus |
| Stage 1b: Initial submission Part b | Strategic – value for money focus |
| Stage 2: Detailed proposal | Detailed – full criteria |
| Stage 3: Negotiation of final binding offer | Final terms and alignment with Stage 2 parameters |
REQUEST A PRE-SUBMISSION MEETING
To request a pre-submission review meeting (Stage 0), complete this form or email the Inbound Proposal Manager at National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Ltd (NIFF) at [email protected].
To submit a paper based market-led proposal (with an electronic copy also sent to the email address shown above) please address it to:
Inbound Proposal Manager,
National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited,
L10 188 Quay Street
PO Box 105 321
Auckland 1143
NEW ZEALAND
Market-led proposals received by Government departments, agencies or Crown entities will not be accepted and should be forwarded to NIFF for consideration.
Contact us
For enquiries about the Market-Led Proposal Guidelines or process, please email NIFF at [email protected]